Title
Airport Asphalt Purchasing and Pavement Testing Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contracts with the following companies for Asphalt Purchasing and Pavement Testing for an initial term of three years:
- Blythe Brothers Asphalt Co., LLC,
- Piedmont Parking Solutions, LLC dba Carolina Site Concepts, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ Aviation needs to replace or repair asphalt portions of the airfield, roadways, and parking lots on airport property. Some of these sections of asphalt will require further testing for quality assurance to ensure durability and safety.
§ On April 6, 2023, the city issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB); two responses were received.
§ The companies selected meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to ITB requirements.
§ Price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business.
§ Estimated annual expenditures are:
- Blythe Brothers Asphalt, CO LLC. $2,100,000
- Piedmont Parking Solutions, LLC dba Carolina Site Concepts $900,000
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy). The specific tasks and subcontracting opportunities associated with this contract are undefined.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget